William Gary Tilley

William Gary Tilley Hale, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the age of 74 years. The son of the late Alfred C. and Mary Myrtle (Pickett) Tilley was born on August 28, 1945 in Saginaw. Gary married Janet Thoms in 1966; she survives him. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gary taught science at Holton High School where he retired in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #397 in Holton, MI, V.F.W. Post #446 in Muskegon, MI and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #4217 in Hale, MI where he served as trustee for many years. Surviving besides his wife of 53 years, Janet, are their daughter Megan (Justin) Manni, his cousin, Shirley (Ed) (Tilley) Winter, his cousins-in-law: Norm Winter, Carol Tilley, and many other relatives and dear friends. Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by his siblings: Alfred Tilley, Jr., Major Lois L. Tilley, USAF; Diane L. (Tilley) Dillon, Kay E. Tilley, and his cousins Sharon (Tilley) Winter and Nathan Tilley. In accordance with Garys wishes, military burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Hale, MI.

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603